UKZN campuses quiet ahead of proposed fees strike
While lectures have resumed at UKZN, many students have stayed away after a message warning of a fees-related strike was circulated on social media.
The scenes at both the Howard College and Westville campuses have been relatively quiet.
There is, however, a strong police presence on the two campuses.
Newswatch spoke to a few students who attended class and shared their views on the protests.
University management on Tuesday issued a statement saying lectures would commence as scheduled.
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AFTERNOON UPDATE: STUDENT PROTEST pic.twitter.com/tOORa7JqXl
Police are still monitoring the situation, after a group of students disrupted classes - forcing the institution’s security personnel to intervene. One security guard was injured.
#UKZN Heavy police presence at UKZN Howard College Campus pic.twitter.com/b65W06xzJy
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